A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4303530 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4305516 epoch_slot_no: 7116 block_no: 4303353 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2463 time: 2020-06-16 13:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x101b02a776f82f08303b0b5ad6b7d2a28a1200e6df0522f9a3ee2cb45fb01178Block Operator
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